soozeeqrn

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1. Question about PICCs and syringe size

   soozeeqrn replied to SteveNNP's topic in Infusion

   We have those same type syringes in 3cc. The manufactirer says that they have the same pressure as a 10 cc. None of us, including our PICC RN's trust it, so we still all use the 10cc.

2. What I hate from I.V. lines.

   soozeeqrn replied to jorogume's topic in Infusion

   I wish that all IV tubing would have a J loop type conector at the end of the tubing near the patient. Often we will get a field stick with gravity tubing admitted for 23 hr obs (Field sticks must be changed within 24hrs per protocol) and we have to ...

3. tell me i will be ok working the night shift!

   soozeeqrn replied to erin01's topic in General Nursing

   I agree with Dave the Nurse. I also live completely upside down and keep almost the same schedule. My sister is home with a couple of little girls and I get to spend a ton of time with them without always invading their family times when my brother...

4. HIPPA blues

   soozeeqrn replied to nebrgirl's topic in HIPAA

   When my pet bunny is sick of listening to me vent, I write to get things out of my system.

5. What Was the DUMBEST Request Made By A Patient?

   soozeeqrn replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

   I work 11 pm to 7 am on a post-op floor, so it is not unusual for us to have a family member stay over night. I once had a 25 yo male patient who had incision and drainage of abscessed tooth. He requested cots for 4 family members. He also wanted u...

6. What Was the DUMBEST Request Made By A Patient?

   soozeeqrn replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

   When I first started working night shift, I wondered if it was because I looked really tired or something. After asking the other night nurses they all said it happens to them. Sometimes it doesn't matter how many times you explain that your ARE awak...

7. Does anyone else like working night shift besides me?

   soozeeqrn replied to Joyfullme's topic in General Nursing

   I have worked the night shift for 5 years now and could never see myself working days or pm's. I worked days for 17 years and never got used to the hours. My body has never felt better rested or more in sync than since I started nights. I was used...

8. need some advice

   soozeeqrn replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

   Continuing Education is one way to go. I have been an RN for 12 years and have worked on a very busy 47 bed ortho and general post-op floor. We also take overflow from just about everywhere else in the house. I work night shift and still learn at ...

9. extensive orientation

   soozeeqrn replied to ilmbg's topic in General Nursing

   I did not let my license lapse, but I had worked in MD office for 7 years after graduation and really didn't feel qualified to safely return to the hospital setting. When I chose to seek employment at a hospital. I took an RN refresher course and n...

10. Do Nurses have to work in rotating shifts in almost all the jobs?

    soozeeqrn replied to shakshi's topic in General Nursing

    We do not have rotating shifts at my hospital. Some RN's chose to work some day and some pm (3-11pm) shifts. All of our overnight staff works straight overnights by choice.

11. Old timer wants to grow

    soozeeqrn replied to garciadiego's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I have a similar story. I had only done office nursing for 7 years since I passed boards. I was able to get in to a hospital (My first choice of hospitals). I negotiated a "New Grad" type, longer orientation and have been working on a busy pos...